• Huhtamaki India Limited received a penalty notice of Rs 1,06,70,038 from the Chief Officer of Town Municipal Council, Jigani, Bengaluru.
• The notice, issued on 20 February 2026 and disclosed on 23 February 2026, alleges delayed property tax payments for 2014-2025.
• The demand covers property tax, cess, and penalty for the company’s Bengaluru manufacturing facilities.
• Huhtamaki India said there is no impact beyond the penalty amount and it is reviewing legal options to challenge or appeal the order.
• The company filed the disclosure with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR, 2015.

• KUWSDB launched Jigani Town’s underground drainage project in August last year to stop sewage from 6,300 households reaching nearby lakes.
• The plan is to lay a 70-km sewer network, but only 21 km, or about 30%, has been completed so far.
• Just 900 houses have been connected to the network.
• A Department of Urban Development report filed with the NGT says progress is slow.
• Experts estimate another two to three years may be needed to complete the work.
• V Ramprasad, founder of Friends of Lakes, said lake pollution in the Jigani watershed could become almost irreversible in two to three years.
• Central Water Commission reports have repeatedly found groundwater in and around Jigani contaminated by wastewater and industrial waste discharge.
• The state-approved UGD project costs ₹124.75 crore and is being implemented by KUWSDB.
• KUWSDB is also building a sewage treatment plant with 6 MLD capacity, along with a wet well.

Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy directed Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) officials to take strict action against industrial, residential and commercial polluters in Anekal taluk. He inspected Chandapura, Ramakrishnapura, Hennagara, Heelalige and Muthanalluru lakes with KSPCB and municipal officials, local leaders and residents.

The inspection followed concerns about untreated industrial effluents and sewage entering the lakes from Electronics City, Jigani and Bommasandra industrial areas, and residential areas under Nagarasabhe and Purasabhe gram panchayat limits. Reddy directed officials to enforce environmental regulations and National Green Tribunal directions, and hold industries and local bodies responsible for untreated discharges.

After reviewing treatment plants, he ordered a time-bound plan to complete sewage treatment plant works and ensure treatment facilities are fully operational. KSPCB was also directed to strengthen monitoring of industrial discharge points in Electronics City, Bommasandra, Jigani and Attibele. Reddy said the government would continue monitoring the situation and take steps to protect and restore the water bodies.

South Bengaluru’s growth is extending from Electronic City to Bommasandra, Jigani, Anekal and Attibele, while Hosur adds manufacturing and logistics employment. The Yellow Line connects Electronic City with Bengaluru and ends at Bommasandra. Baiyappanahalli–Hosur railway doubling work is progressing on different sections; wider road and rail development is expected to benefit Anekal. The Karnataka government lists Jigani Phase 1 and 2 among Bengaluru Urban’s key industrial areas.

M5 Mahendra Group announced an investment of around ₹350 crore in Mahendra Solterra, Electronic City Phase II. Panattoni announced a 25-acre industrial and logistics park in Hosur. Attibele is not currently served by the Yellow Line.

Ranka Group established 1978; portfolio over 45 projects, 8 million sq ft, 4,000 families housed. Early project 1979 at Rs 111/sq ft. Founding member of KOOPA (now CREDAI).

Ranka Ankura on Thanisandra Main Road, North Bengaluru. 4.8 acres, 410 residences across four towers, each 20-21 floors. 2 BHK (1,285 sq ft), 3 BHK, 4 BHK (2,075 sq ft).

No wall-sharing concept for privacy. 78% open and green space: central park, lotus ponds, pebble garden, aroma garden, butterfly garden. Over 35 amenities: clubhouse, swimming pool, gymnasium, badminton court, indoor gaming, co-working areas, pavilion seating, party halls, mini theatre, gathering zone.

Sustainability: rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment plant. RERA registered PRM/KA/RERA/1251/472/PR/251024/007176. Completion: December 2029.

Other projects: Ranka Countryside, Jigani—80 3.5 BHK duplex villas, 6 acres, completed. Ranka Court, Cambridge Road—180 residences (2 BHK, 2.5 BHK, 3 BHK), 70% open space, 500 m from central business district.